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Margaret Reese Obituary

MARGARET E. REESE, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she retired from General Electric Company after 18 years of service, in 1983. She was a member of Lake Avenue/Grace Point Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his sons, James S. (Retta) Orr of Palestine, Texas, Jerry C. (Sandy) Orr of Hamilton and Don (Wendy) Shuler of Constantine, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchild-ren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Pauline) Miller of North Manchester. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Grimm; five brothers; and three sisters. Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Parkinsons Disease Foundation.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2006.

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Roger, Andrew, Katie Britton

October 10, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ronnie and Wanda Britton

October 10, 2006

Dear Jim,
We wish there were words that could ease the loss. But you know nothing can be said or done. God is always in care. We pray for everyone to have a safe trip to and from there. Especially to our son-in law who lost his grandmother. Brent we love you.
mom and dad britton

Sandy Britton

October 10, 2006

Our thought's and prayer's are with you all, Jim and Mrs. Retta.
Love Sandy,Jeremy and kids.

Retta Orr

October 8, 2006

Margaret, My mother in law, was so loving. I have always felt so blessed to be in this family. She always showed me so much love. We will miss her so much. Mom is truly in the arms of her Jesus. Daughter in law. Jim,s wife

Brent and Cathy Orr

October 8, 2006

To the family of Margaret E. Reese--Grandma will be missed so much and we find comfort knowing that she is with our Lord in Heaven. Our prayers and sympathies are with all of you in this time of difficulty. With love and grace, Brent and Cathy Orr, Caleb and Allyson

sharmoni johnson

October 8, 2006

R.I.P
love,
Sharmoni Johnson

Cheri McDowell

October 7, 2006

Aunt Margret had a good long life, lots of loving children and family, and now she joins her Father in heaven. What more could anyone ask?

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